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202-360-0000 Page 1Oct. 2015 PDA360EX Pilot Guide

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PDA360EX

Audio Selector Panel

Stereo Intercom System

USB Charging System

with Bluetooth® Connectivity

Pilot’s Guide

and

Operation Manual

202-360-0000 Revision 1

October 2015

Flying never sounded so good ®

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This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engi-

neering PDA360EX, Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems. Please

read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full

advantage of its capabilities.

This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating ar-

eas of the PDA360EX systems. They are Communications Trans-

ceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom and special functions, in-

cluding the Bluetooth® functionality in the PDA360EX.

PDA360EX Operating Controls

Power Switch (1) (On/Off and EMG-Fail Safe Operation)

Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob (1).

There is a built in delay to prevent accidental shut off while adjusting

the intercom volume in turbulent conditions. In the OFF or "EMG"

position, the pilot headset is connected directly to Com 1 as well as

unswitched input #1. This allows communication capability regard-

less of unit condition. Any time power is removed or turned OFF, the

audio selector will revert to fail-safe mode.

The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, inter-

com and marker beacon receiver. All transceiver and receiver selec-

tions will be remembered and return to the last state when turned on.

Menu Selection (6)

The PDA360EX uses a Liq-

uid Crystal Display and

three line-select buttons to

access advanced functional-

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ity in a very logical manner.

Press the line select key to

select a specific item on

each menu. Items are tog-

gled on and off by pressing

the line select key as well.

The menu screen will auto-

matically return to this

“home” screen after a period of inactivity. This delay is configurable

for 1 to 30 seconds, on the initialization menu. A long press of the

button will back-up one menu level.

Asplit bar indicates that a secondary function is available when that

button is held for more than 1 second.

A vertical bar next to a button, indicates the button can perform a

function on that menu.

Communications Transmit (XMT) Selection (2)

The PDA360EX has four buttons to select com-

munications transceiver functions, two each C1

and C2. C1 refers to VHF COM 1, and C2, to

VHF COM 2. To select a VHF COM for transmit;

push the lower button in the XMT (transmit) sec-

tion. The radio is automatically selected to receive

incoming radio calls when the XMT is selected.

With a PDA360EX, you will never transmit on a

radio that you are not receiving.

To select a VHF COM radio to listen only, push

the C1 or C2 button in the RCV (Receive) section.

The PDA360EX will remember when you have selected a radio for

receive only, and then switch to it for transmission and switch back to

receive only.

Split Mode

In the SPLIT mode, the pilot position trans-

mits and receives on COM 1, and the copilot

can transmit and receive on COM 2 inde-

pendently.

Pressing the C1 and C2 XMT buttons to-

gether (above the └SPLIT┘ legend), puts the

PDA360EX into SPLIT com mode.

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The intercom is deactivated automatically when you enter

SPLIT mode.

oPush the ICS button until the green LED lights up CRW to

restore intercom between pilot and copilot.

oIntercom between crew and passengers is not possible in split

mode

The spatial component of IntelliAudio ® is defeated in split mode.

To exit SPLIT mode, simply select C1 or C2 XMT button

COM Audio Selector (3)

Communication audio from the other radio, not selected for transmit,

can be heard by pressing the associated RCV button. You will always

hear the audio from the selected transceiver.

Swap Mode (Switch from Com 1 to Com 2 remotely)

With an optional yoke mounted, normally open momentary switch,

the pilot can change from the current Com transceiver to the other by

pressing this switch. To cancel "Swap Mode," either press the yoke

mounted switch again, or select a different Com with the XMT but-

tons.

IntelliAudio® Dimensional Audio

Various audio signals are presented to the DSP and processed to

“appear” in a different location to the crew.“Multi-Talker” (US Patent

#7,391,877) specifies up to nine locations. This helps the crew to bet-

ter comprehend speech by locating it in a manner easier differentiated

by the human brain.

Intercom and other audio is not spatially processed, only the pilot and

copilot VHF COM audio.

The spatially processed dimensional sound in the PDA360EX can be

adjusted to accommodate the user preferences.

This adjustment allows the Spatial Audio inputs to be “relocated” on

any of nine (9) defined “Head Related Transfer Function” (HTRF)

locations.

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Push IntelliAudio → IntelliAudio Config to access. In the Intelli-

Audio® mode, repeated pressing of the COM 1 or COM 2 line select

buttons moves the corresponding half-circle cursor to the locations

relative to the listener graphic in sequence.

Pressing the Done button exits the configuration setting mode. This

setting is recalled at system power up.

Com Monitor Mode

The PDA360EX is

equipped with a Monitor

function, which allows a

secondary com radio audio

to be muted by the primary

radio (selected for transmit).

To toggle the Monitor mode on and off, Press and hold IntelliAudio

→ MONITOR

NOTE: Monitor Mode and Spatial Audio Processing (IntelliAudio)

are mutually exclusive –entering one mode will cancel the

other.

Navaid Selection (4)

VHF Navigation receivers can be selected directly from

the front panel with the N1 and N2 (VHF Navigation re-

ceiver 1 and 2) buttons. The selected source is indicated

by a green LED.

If NO other navaids are installed, the top line receiver se-

lection is blank.

If configured in setup, however, one

other navigation receiver, such as ADF

or DME can be turned on and off from

the main menu. The name of this re-

ceiver can be changed from the user

setup menu.

Additional navigation aid or other

audio sources can be selected using

the LCD menus.

Press the top line select RCVR →

SWITCHED INPUTS, → and desired

audio source.

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NOTE: Switched Inputs can be renamed at the configuration set up.

See page 13 for more information.

In SPLIT mode, only the pilot will hear selected navigation audio.

Intercom Operation (7)

No adjustment of the IntelliVox® squelch control is necessary.

Through individual signal processing, the ambient noise appearing in

all six microphones is constantly being sampled. Non-voice signals

are blocked. When someone speaks, only their microphone circuit

opens, placing their voice on the intercom.

The system is designed to block continuous tones; therefore people

humming or whistling in monotone may be blocked after a few mo-

ments.

For consistent performance, any headset microphone must be placed

within ¼-inch of your lips, preferably against them. (ref: RTCA/DO-

214A, 1.3.1.1 (a)). NOTE

It is also a good idea to keep the microphone out of a direct wind

path. Moving your head through a vent air stream may cause the In-

telliVox® to open momentarily. This is normal.

The IntelliVox® is designed to work with normal aircraft cabin noise

levels (70 dB and above). It loves airplane noise! Therefore, it may

not recognize speech and clip syllables in a quiet cabin, such as in the

hangar, or without the engine running. This is normal.

For optimum microphone performance, PS Engineering recommends

installation of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-

6910). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but will im-

prove the overall clarity of all your communications.

Intercom Volume Control (1)

The smaller inner volume control knob adjusts the loudness of the

intercom for the pilot and copilot. It has no effect on selected radio

levels, music input levels or passengers' volume level.

The outer, larger volume control knob controls intercom volume for

the passengers. It has no effect on radio or music levels. (Music can

be adjusted independently from a dedicated music menu) When the

volume knobs are moved, the green volume bar indicator will show

the level of the changing intercom volume.

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Adjust the radios (at the radio itself) and intercom volume for a com-

fortable listening level.

Mono headsets in Stereo Installation

Not recommended, because the benefit of IntelliAudio is lost.

However, if desired, the PDA360EX can be installed monaurally by

using the LEFT audio connections only (left side contains Fail-Safe

audio). Do NOT short left and right together.

NOTE: Mono headsets that short the tip and ring (i.e. older mod-

els) will introduce some audio distortion when used. Modern, ste-

reo headsets are recommended in all positions.

Intercom Modes (8)

The “ICS” pushbutton switch on the panel provides the selection of

the three intercom modes. The description of the intercom mode func-

tion is valid only when the unit is not in the "Split" mode. In the split

mode, the pilot and copilot intercom is controlled by the ICS button

selecting CRW.

This button cycles through the intercom modes, from left

to right, then right to left as: ISO,ALL,CRW and

CRW,ALL,ISO. A green indicator shows which mode

is currently active.

ISO (Pilot Isolate): The pilot is isolated from the inter-

com and is connected only to the aircraft radio system. He will

hear the aircraft radio reception (and sidetone during radio trans-

missions). Copilot will hear passengers’ intercom and Music,

while passengers will hear copilot intercom and Music. Neither

will hear aircraft radio receptions or pilot transmissions. The pilot

can hear music if desired.

ALL:All parties will hear the aircraft radio and intercom. Crew and

passengers will hear selected Music. During any radio or intercom

communications, the music volume automatically decreases. The

music volume increases gradually back to the original level after

communications have been completed. The music muting can be

activated by radio only, radio and intercom, or nothing, for a

Karaoke mode.

CRW (CREW): Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom chan-

nel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios. They may

also listen to Music. Passengers can continue to communicate

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with themselves without interrupting the crew and may listen to

music as configured.

Music On/Off (8)

The Music button ( ) allows the user to easily turn off

all music. When Music is switched off, the Music

Mute Mode disappears from the menu.

Music Distribution

The PDA360EX has two independent music inputs at the rear con-

nector. The PDA360EX also has the ability to receive streaming mu-

sic from a Bluetooth-enabled device which will be presented as Mu-

sic #1.

The Music 1 and Music 2 inputs can be selectively delivered to the

pilot, copilot and/or passengers using the music distribution menu.

Streaming Bluetooth® Music is in parallel with Music 1.

Press and hold Music Mute→ then push Music Distribution→

and select desired combination.

NOTE:

All music devices should be turned off for takeoff, landing, or any

critical phase of flight. FAA Regulation 14 CFR 91.21 restricts the

use of portable electronic devices.

§91.21 “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no

person may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an

aircraft allow the operation of, any portable electronic device on any

of the following U.S.-registered civil aircraft. . .

“(b)(5) Any other portable electronic device that the operator of the

aircraft has determined will not cause interference with the naviga-

tion or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be

used.”

You can refer to Advisory Circular 91.21-1A for more information,

at www.faa.gov

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Music Muting

The SoftMute™ circuit will

mute the music whenever there

is conversation on the radio, the

intercom, or both, depending on

the “Mute” mode selected.

When that conversation stops,

the music returns to the previ-

ous level over a second or so.

Music 1 mute can be controlled

on the main menu, as well

as on the Music Mute

Mode menu.

All mute mode functions are

accessed through Music Mute

Menu which has three modes for music inputs, ALL,Karaoke &

Radio mute.

ALL –music will mute with either intercom or radio

Karaoke –music will not mute except during outgoing radio

transmissions.

Radio –Radio will mute music, but intercom will not mute mu-

sic.

The PDA360EX always defaults to Mute ALL when turned on.

In addition to the panel mute menu, a remote switch may be installed

to allow the passengers local access to their Karaoke mode. When

this switch is grounded, the menu choice is overridden.

Music Volume

The volume of the music inputs can

also be adjusted from the menu of

the PDA360EX:

Press Music Mute→ Music Vol-

ume → set desired music input.

The LED Volume bar and the numeric volume will show the volume

level.

Music in Pilot ISO mode

When the isolate (ISO) mode is activated, the music for the pilot is

automatically disabled. If desired, the pilot can elect to hear Music #1

or #2, in the ISO mode by selecting through the menu screen.

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The pilot can select either music source from the Music distribution

menu. Holding the ICS button, while in the ISO mode will restore the

pilot’s music selection.

Bluetooth® connection

The PDA360EX has a Bluetooth interface. The audio panel is always

“discoverable,” so you just need to search for the PDA360EX from

your Bluetooth-equipped phone or music source. The default access

code is 0000.

When Bluetooth is active, a Bluetooth icon and the battery status of

the device is displayed in the upper right corner of the home display.

Pairing and unpairing Bluetooth devices

The PDA360EX can be paired with up to eight individual devices.

When that number is exceeded, the PDA360EX will randomly drop a

device to allow the new device to be added.

Hint, if your old phone is not recognized by the PDA360EX, you may

need to reset from the Bluetooth menu.

Pairing separate music and telephone devices

It is possible to use a different music source (iPad, iPod with Blue-

tooth adapter, Bluetooth enabled laptop, etc) and telephone. However,

only one music source can be streaming at a time.

Bluetooth® Telephone Mode

The PDA360EX serves as a full duplex interface for telephone sys-

tems such as portable cellular phones with Bluetooth connectivity.

Warning:

United States FCC Regulations contained in 47 CFR § 22.925 cur-

rently contain prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones.

“Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any

other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne

(not touching the ground). When any aircraft leaves the ground, all cellular

telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off.”

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